Possible 3DS Changes and Additions [Dragon Quest 8 3DS/ DQVIII 3DS]

Find out what has been altered and added for the 3DS release of Dragon Quest VIII!

This article summarizes the following possible 3DS changes to the Western Release of Dragon Quest VIII: Journey of the Cursed King.

This information will be updated when new information has been revealed.

Possible Version differences between the Original PS2 and the 3DS version

Note that these were already implemented on the Japanese version. Similarly, the previous Western release of Dragon Quest VII has not differed from the Japanese one.

General changes

Quality of Life Change: As opposed to just saving inside Churches as in the original, the addition of Quick-Save allows you to save anywhere.

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As opposed to the PS2 version, the dungeons now have gimmicks.

New scenarios and events:
-Scenarios which feature back story for the Hero and Dhoulmagus.
New bosses:
–Jahagaros event
–Estark event
-Corridor of Memories added after clearing element added
-Ending acquired depends on the events activated upon finishing the Game.

Some boss fights are more difficult as party members increase.

Players can take and edit photos everywhere while playing.

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The Addition of the new mechanic are the Photo Quest. The objective is to take snapshots of monsters and items that are difficult to find. If you decide to take on a Photo Quest you will be rewarded with a stamp upon completion. If you have collected a certain number of stamps, you can exchange these for various rewards. The number of stamps rewarded will be determined by the difficulty of the Photo Quest assigned to you.

There are cutscene changes such as: Marcello’s cutscene and David’s cutscene.